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Here you’ll find the latest news on refugee health related information, resources, research, professional development opportunities, and professional networks. The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news, resources, and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia. You can subscribe to our e-Bulletin using the subscription form below the articles.
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
The Victorian Government has released its response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission). Victoria has carefully considered the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations. It...
Use of hospitals and homelessness services in refugees and humanitarian entrant
The unique experiences of refugees and humanitarian entrants prior to their arrival in Australia can have a significant impact on their health outcomes. Understanding the use of hospitals and homelessness services by humanitarian entrants can provide vital information...
Welcome Sessions for newly arrived Palestinians
Are you newly arrived from Palestine and would like information about mental health and wellbeing support? Foundation House and Centre for Muslim Wellbeing are inviting newly arrived Palestinians to Welcome Sessions, held across regions in Broadmeadows, Sunshine and...
Making the Links: A Guide to Working with Migrant and Refugee Communities in Primary Prevention and Early Intervention
The Multicultural Centre for Women's Health have released a new guide, intended for practitioners who work with migrant and refugee women in sexual assault and sexual violence primary prevention and early intervention. This resource is accompanied by a video resource...
Settlement Data Bulletin Q2 2024
The Settlement Data Bulletin produced by Victorian Refugee Health Network for the second quarter of 2024 has been released. The data shows some of the settlement trends of people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds arriving in Victoria that may assist in...
Billion Dollar Benefit – The economic impact of unlocking the skills potential of migrants in Australia
"Everyone should have the opportunity to use their skills and qualifications to reach their full potential. But for some of us, like people new to Australia, it’s not that easy. One in four permanent skilled migrants work in jobs beneath their skill level. They...
Inquiry into food security in Victoria
On 29 November 2023, the Legislative Council agreed to the following motion: That this House requires the Legal and Social Issues Committee to inquire into, consider and report, by 14 November 2024, on the impacts and drivers of, and solutions for, food security in...
Apply for a scholarship to study the Diploma of Interpreting – S’gaw Karen (Bendigo Group)
The Victorian Government is providing scholarships to eligible students who are accepted into the 2024 Diploma of Interpreting program at RMIT University to study interpreting in S’gaw Karen. This diploma is a one-year, full-time program that begins on 5 August 2024...
The Victorian Refugee Health Network’s Statewide Meeting is coming up…
The Victorian Refugee Health Network will be holding its next Statewide meeting via Zoom on Thursday 25th July 2024. Please register to receive all details of the event using the link below. Date: Thursday 25th July 2024Time: 2.00 pm - 4:00pm AESTLocation: Online...
Saving FACE – Sector Guide
This guide arose from the Saving FACE project and provides organisations and practitioners who engage, or seek to engage, with Muslims in the Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence (DFSV) sector with: A roadmap for effectively engaging with faith communities A set of...
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The Network publishes a monthly e-Bulletin that shares current news and resources and showcases good practice from the refugee health sector in Victoria and Australia.